Overcash Gallery

The Thin Red Line : In Cemento Veritas

Mario Loprete

Italian artist, Mario Loprete brings to us a fresh look at the archaic artistic culture of Italy with hip hop vibe. Created during the lockdowns of 2020, Loprete the idea of street art and street performers, or lack thereof during the lockdowns, inspired him. Reversing the concept of bringing art to the streets, Loprete brings street to art.

Ancient Romans famously built and sculpted out of concrete. Using his own clothing as inspiration, Loprete created concrete sculptures formed out of shirts, hats, shoes and more. Using masks as a support medium, Loprete incorporates hip hop dance and graffiti into his exhibition, mixing both traditional and contemporary styles as his muse.

Exhibition Dates: August 14 – October 5, 2023

Central Campus, Overcash Center, 1206 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204